Matthis V. Williams Et Al
The plaintiff, Roger Matthis, has filed a lawsuit against Officer Q. Williams, Officer R. Frazier, Officer J. Rogers, Officer R. McCain, and the South Fulton Police Department for violating his civil rights. The incident occurred when the defendants brought Terrill Terry, Jr. to Matthis' home, despite knowing that Terry was not allowed to be there due to a temporary protective order. When Terry attempted to force entry into the home, Matthis fired two shots to stop him. However, instead of arresting Terry, the defendants arrested Matthis and charged him with aggravated assault. Matthis was later arrested again when he went to the police department to obtain a copy of the police report and was charged with reckless conduct based on fabricated allegations that Officer Williams had been shot through her uniform. Matthis alleges that the defendants violated his rights under the Constitution of the United States and the laws of the State of Georgia. He is seeking damages, costs, and attorney fees, and a trial by jury. The charges against Matthis were eventually dismissed by the district attorney's office. Matthis is suing the defendants for false arrest, false report of a crime, malicious prosecution, and negligence, among other claims. He is also seeking any other relief that the court deems just and proper. The attorney representing Matthis is Derek M. Wright, Esq.
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